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Lexar Press Release
Lexar Bolsters High-Performance USB Flash Drive Lineup, Offering Exciting New Innovations Beyond Storage; Introducing JumpDrive(R) Mercury, Featuring A New On-Board Capacity Meter
LAS VEGAS—(Business Wire)—Jan. 3, 2006 Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEXR), a leader in advanced digital media and accessories, today introduced new additions to its lineup of high-performance USB flash drives, as well as enhancements to existing products, at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Lexar, a full line supplier of flash based technology and solutions, is demonstrating its broadened lineup of JumpDrive(R) products, designed with a wide variety of features and capabilities geared toward different consumer needs and lifestyles.
Lexar Press Release Lexar Bolsters High-Performance USB Flash Drive Lineup, Offering Exciting New Innovations Beyond Storage; Introducing JumpDrive(R) Mercury, Featuring A New On-Board Capacity Meter LAS VEGAS—(Business Wire)—Jan. 3, 2006 Lexar Media, Inc. (Nasdaq:LEXR), a leader in advanced digital media and accessories, today introduced new additions to its lineup of…
PCMagazine have reviewed the new Kodak V570 camera that was first announced yesterday.
“For us, the real appeal of this camera is the 23mm wide-angle view. It’s great for capturing landscapes, interior settings, or any picture where you’re fairly close to your subject. Like any wide-angle lens, using this one will distort images. Shooting with the 23mm lens is can be a very cool compositional tool, enabling you to work with interesting distortions or views that you generally get only on an SLR with a wide-angle lens. Just be sure to take some test shots to see what the distortion looks like.”
Website: PCMagazine - Kodak V570 Review
Website: Read my Kodak Easyshare V570 Review
PCMagazine have reviewed the new Kodak V570 camera that was first announced yesterday. “For us, the real appeal of this camera is the 23mm wide-angle view. It’s great for capturing landscapes, interior settings, or any picture where you’re fairly close to your subject. Like any wide-angle lens, using this one…
Photo-i have tested the HP Photosmart 8250 photo printer, which features six individual ink cartridges and can print photos in just 14 seconds.
“When I first saw this printer in July 2005 I was impressed with the overall performance, although I was only using a pre-production model. I ran my photo-i test file through the printer and it produced an excellent print first time. Can this be repeated? In short the answer to this is yes, the A4 test prints colours are every bit as good as any I have seen from other HP printers, but under close magnification the print dot seems to be larger. Having said that, I should point out that you would need a good quality magnifying glass to see the dots, under normal viewing conditions the prints will surpass most wet chemistry photographs.”
Website: Photo-i - HP Photosmart 8250 Review
Photo-i have tested the HP Photosmart 8250 photo printer, which features six individual ink cartridges and can print photos in just 14 seconds. “When I first saw this printer in July 2005 I was impressed with the overall performance, although I was only using a pre-production model. I ran my…
DesignTechnica have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S80, an 8 megapixel update of the S70 which offers a 28-100mm f/2.8-5.3 lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Canon’s advanced image processor, DIGIC II.
“The 8MP Canon PowerShot S80 is the latest iteration of the company’s “Goldilocks” cameras. It’s not a simple point-and-shoot digicam neither is it as complicated as a D-SLR. It’s supposed to be just right, targeted to the photographer looking for a high-quality camera that’s easy to use but has enough tweaks to keep dial spinners happy. This compact camera is the replacement for the soon-to-be discontinued 7.1MP S70. Among the good features of the S80 are a wide focal length (28mm), higher movie clip quality, a real-time histogram and enough shooting modes to handle almost anything you can throw at it.”
DesignTechnica have reviewed the Canon PowerShot S80, an 8 megapixel update of the S70 which offers a 28-100mm f/2.8-5.3 lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Canon’s advanced image processor, DIGIC II. “The 8MP Canon PowerShot S80 is the latest iteration of the company’s “Goldilocks” cameras. It’s not a simple point-and-shoot…
Minox Press Release
Entertainment at its best with the MINOX DMP2 - Miniature Media Player Excels in Performance and Design
Really talented performers are rare and therefore much in demand –MINOX GmbH now presents another multi-talent tool in its program - the DMP-2. This versatile, compact media player reveals completely new quality features in image and sound entertainment. The powerful performance of this tiny digital hub is hard to imagine considering its weight and dimensions. The key focus is on the playback and recording of video files in future-pointing, high-resolution MPEG4 format. The DMP-2 also stands out as an excellent portable digital photo album, MP3 Player, FM-Radio und voice recorder. Two folding speakers provide a wider base for the stereo playback and create an absolute highlight in design and sound. This MINOX DMP-2 is simply first-class multimedia enjoyment!
Minox Press Release Entertainment at its best with the MINOX DMP2 - Miniature Media Player Excels in Performance and Design Really talented performers are rare and therefore much in demand –MINOX GmbH now presents another multi-talent tool in its program - the DMP-2. This versatile, compact media player reveals completely…
The unique Kodak V570 dual lens camera that PhotographyBLOG first featured back in August last year is to be officially unveiled at CES 2006. The Kodak V570 will be available in January for $399.95 / £299.99.
Kodak Press Release
Kodak Unveils World’s First Dual-Lens Digital Camera; Combines Ultra-Wide Angle and Zoom Lenses in Compact Body
Innovative KODAK EASYSHARE V570 Camera with RETINA Dual Lens Technology Shown First at CES 2006 in Kodak Booth 31400 (LVCC South/3)
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2—Kicking off this week’s 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the world’s first dual-lens digital still camera, the KODAK EASYSHARE V570 zoom digital camera. Using proprietary KODAK RETINA Dual Lens technology, the elegant V570 camera wraps an ultra-wide angle lens (23 mm) and an optical zoom lens (39 – 117 mm) into a small, sleek package less than an inch thin.
The unique Kodak V570 dual lens camera that PhotographyBLOG first featured back in August last year is to be officially unveiled at CES 2006. The Kodak V570 will be available in January for $399.95 / £299.99. Kodak Press Release Kodak Unveils World’s First Dual-Lens Digital Camera; Combines Ultra-Wide Angle and…
Imation Press Release
Imation 4GB Micro Hard Drive: Still Micro on the Outside, More Giga on the Inside - Drive Recognized as CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Honoree
OAKDALE, Minn., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Conveniently carry and share even more high-capacity presentations, graphics, photos, music or e-mails with the award-winning Imation Micro Hard Drive. Imation Corp (NYSE:IMN) announced today that the new 4 gigabyte (GB) drive is now available through Imation authorized distributors and retailers worldwide.
With a unique and stylish padlock design, the durable Imation Micro Hard Drive features a flexible USB connector that locks directly into the drive and can be easily used to clip the storage device to a belt loop, keychain or briefcase. The Imation Micro Hard Drive also encompasses the 2005 Guinness World Records(TM) book smallest hard disk drive, a Toshiba invention measuring less than one inch in diameter—smaller than the size of a quarter—but powerful enough to quickly and easily store 4GB of information.
Imation Press Release Imation 4GB Micro Hard Drive: Still Micro on the Outside, More Giga on the Inside - Drive Recognized as CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Honoree OAKDALE, Minn., Dec. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Conveniently carry and share even more high-capacity presentations, graphics, photos, music or e-mails with the award-winning Imation…
Bibble Labs Press Release
Bibble Labs releases holiday 4.5 update with support for the Nikon D200 - Includes major improvement to Canon .CR2 Color.
Austin Texas (December 23rd, 2005) - Bibble Labs today announced availability of version 4.5 of its popular Raw Workflow software. Now supporting close to 70 of the most popular DSLR and prosumer cameras, this update includes support for the eagerly anticipated Nikon D200, as well as the Olympus EVolt E-500, SP310, SP350, Sp500UZ, Pentax *ist DS2 and Sony DSC-R1. Using Bibble’s integrated Photoshop plug-in, users of older versions of Photoshop including 7.0 and CS and Photoshop Elements 2.0 can now open raw images from the latest cameras without having to pay for a costly upgrade.
Bibble Labs Press Release Bibble Labs releases holiday 4.5 update with support for the Nikon D200 - Includes major improvement to Canon .CR2 Color. Austin Texas (December 23rd, 2005) - Bibble Labs today announced availability of version 4.5 of its popular Raw Workflow software. Now supporting close to 70 of…
Fujifilm Europe Press Release
Memory expansion for the FinePix S 3 Pro - 256 MB internal memory for a higher performance continuous shooting function
As of January, Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH is offering a memory expansion for the FinePix S3 Pro, a digital reflex camera for professional use. This will expand the internal memory by 256 MB. For the user this means that more photos can be taken in succession with the continuous shooting function.
Fujifilm Europe Press Release Memory expansion for the FinePix S 3 Pro - 256 MB internal memory for a higher performance continuous shooting function As of January, Fuji Photo Film (Europe) GmbH is offering a memory expansion for the FinePix S3 Pro, a digital reflex camera for professional use. This…
Samsung USA Press Release
SECAUCUS, NJ – Known throughout the world as one of the most prestigious distinctions for manufacturers, the iF Product Design Award is presented in recognition of superior product design. Like the IDEA (Industrial Design Excellence Awards) in the United States, the iF awards represent the best product design of Europe. Samsung is proud to announce that it has received the iF Product Design Award for its ultra-compact Digimax i5 digital camera.
Winning products are selected from over 2000 entrants from over 30 countries and are judged on several levels, including design quality, material compatibility, innovation, environmental consideration, convenience, stability and durability. The Digimax i5 was recognized for its design concept, which was ‘plainness,’ emphasizing ‘clean’ and ‘simple.’
Samsung USA Press Release SECAUCUS, NJ – Known throughout the world as one of the most prestigious distinctions for manufacturers, the iF Product Design Award is presented in recognition of superior product design. Like the IDEA (Industrial Design Excellence Awards) in the United States, the iF awards represent the best…
Minox Press Release
MINOX DC6211: Quality with performance
This new ultra-compact 6 megapixel camera is a combination of performance and elegance
High in performance and small in terms of weight and size, with its DC 6211 camera the Wetzlar, Germany based optical specialist MINOX once again ads quality and features to the growing range of compact, flat digital cameras. Featuring an image resolution of 6.2 million pixels, a 3x optical zoom as well as a generous 2.5 inch polysilicon colour monitor built into the elegant aluminum body, the DC 6211 is a quality camera where design and function are considered key.
Minox Press Release MINOX DC6211: Quality with performance This new ultra-compact 6 megapixel camera is a combination of performance and elegance High in performance and small in terms of weight and size, with its DC 6211 camera the Wetzlar, Germany based optical specialist MINOX once again ads quality and features…
Epson have released a firmware update for the 80Gb Epson P-4000 photo viewer.
1. The new firmware provides support for 2GB SD memory cards.
2. Corrects a rotation issue that prevents JPEG images taken on PENTAX *ist D digital cameras from being rotated more than once. The rotation issue may also occur on other digital cameras that store large amounts of data (i.e. image thumbnail and other proprietary information) in the file header, such as the PENTAX *ist DL and Canon EOS 100.
3. When sending a print job with a selected paper size that is not supported by the attached printer, the viewer will prompt the user to select a supported paper size.
4. Fixes an issue that occurs when the total replay time on an ASF movie file is displayed. When the seconds segment is set to zero (:00), the hour segment would be displayed incorrectly. The hour segment now displays correctly.
Website: Epson P-4000 Firmware Update
Epson have released a firmware update for the 80Gb Epson P-4000 photo viewer. 1. The new firmware provides support for 2GB SD memory cards. 2. Corrects a rotation issue that prevents JPEG images taken on PENTAX *ist D digital cameras from being rotated more than once. The rotation issue may…
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
“The D200 is not a beefed up entry-level camera, but more of a cut down pro model. The general feel of it gives an instant confidence in its abilities. Not too heavy, but certainly well put together. On un-packing, the battery looks the same as the EN-EL3 of the D70. However, batteries from the D70 will not fit this camera and on closer examination, the supplied EN-EL3e has an extra contact and a different keyway. The newer batteries will, on the other hand, fit the older camera and work!”
Website: ePhotoZine - Nikon D200 Review
ePhotoZine have just reviewed the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. “The D200 is not a beefed up entry-level camera, but more of a cut down pro model. The general feel of it gives an instant confidence in its abilities. Not too heavy, but certainly well put together…
CameraLabs.com have published some sample images taken with the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera.
“Noise levels on the D200 are very usable up to 800 ISO and slightly better than the D2X, presumably due to the D200’s larger pixel pitch. The results of the Canon 5D and 1Ds Mark II though clearly illustrate the benefit of a larger sensor with a greater pixel pitch. Noise levels are much lower throughout, although especially so at 800 ISO and above.”
CameraLabs.com have published some sample images taken with the new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D200 digital SLR camera. “Noise levels on the D200 are very usable up to 800 ISO and slightly better than the D2X, presumably due to the D200’s larger pixel pitch. The results of the Canon 5D and…
Photo.net have published their review of the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR.
“The EOS 5D is a good compromise for a sizable number of photographers who want high image quality combined with the ability to shoot wide-angle without resorting to EF-S lenses (in fact you don’t have the option since EF-S lenses won’t mount on the 5d) and who would like the advantages of full frame (e.g. smaller DOF). If you don’t need super high frame rates and don’t need to regularly shoot outdoors in pouring rain, at around $4200 less than it’s nearest full frame competitor (the EOS 1Ds Mk II), it’s a very attractive camera.”
Website: Photo.net - Canon EOS 5D Review
Photo.net have published their review of the 12.8 megapixel Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. “The EOS 5D is a good compromise for a sizable number of photographers who want high image quality combined with the ability to shoot wide-angle without resorting to EF-S lenses (in fact you don’t have the…
DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design.
DIWA member and German website Digitalkamera.de have reviewed the Olympus E-500, an 8 megapixel DSLR with a 2.5 inch LCD screen in a body with a classic penta-prism design. Website: Digitalkamera.de - Olympus E-500 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the new Olympus SP-350 and SP-310 digital cameras, which both offer a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor.
Website: FotoAparat - Olympus SP-350 Review
DIWA member and Czech website FotoAparat have reviewed the new Olympus SP-350 and SP-310 digital cameras, which both offer a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm and a 2.5 inch LCD monitor. Website: FotoAparat - Olympus SP-350 Review Latest Prices / User Reviews
DCResource have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot N1, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3 inch touch-screen LCD and 3x optical zoom lens.
“At first glance the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 ($499) looks like another ultra-thin camera. But the N1 is more than just a camera: Sony has designed it to be both a camera and a portable photo viewer. The N1 can display up to 500 of your photos, organized in albums. They can be viewed individually or in slideshows complete with music on the DSC-N1’s huge 3-inch LCD display. Each time you take a picture it’s automatically added to the album (which is stored in internal memory), so putting photos in the album is totally brainless. Other features on the N1 include an 8.1 Megapixel CCD, 3X optical zoom lens, limited manual controls, VGA movie mode, and an AF-assist lamp. “
DCResource have reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot N1, an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 3 inch touch-screen LCD and 3x optical zoom lens. “At first glance the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 ($499) looks like another ultra-thin camera. But the N1 is more than just a camera: Sony has designed it to…
With the Holiday season almost here, PhotographyBLOG is taking a few days off to go and eat too much, drink too much and watch too much TV. Oh, and maybe even get out of the house and take some photos! So I’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
With the Holiday season almost here, PhotographyBLOG is taking a few days off to go and eat too much, drink too much and watch too much TV. Oh, and maybe even get out of the house and take some photos! So I’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmas…
With the CES show fast approaching (starts January 4th) the usual round of rumours, sightings and dodgy product shots are appearing. There are strong rumours over on the DPReview forums of a new DSLR from Samsung called the GX-1, which looks identical to the Pentax *ist DS2 and kit lens, but thankfully has a marginally better name. The fact that Samsung’s first digital SLR looks so familiar is hardly surprising, as earlier this year Pentax and Samsung announced that they would be collaborating on a new Samsung DSLR. Collaboration is one thing, rebadging an existing 6 month old camera and hoping to pass it off as a brand new product is another - let’s wait until the rumours are confirmed or not before passing further judgement…
Website: DPReview - Samsung GX-1
With the CES show fast approaching (starts January 4th) the usual round of rumours, sightings and dodgy product shots are appearing. There are strong rumours over on the DPReview forums of a new DSLR from Samsung called the GX-1, which looks identical to the Pentax *ist DS2 and kit lens…